Many magical objects are contained within the 360 images that are the Sabian Symbols, including the sword. The two specific sword Sabian Symbols are ‘A sword in the museum’ and ‘a symbolic battle between torches and swords’. Swords have always been held in sacred regard, and appear in myths, historical fact, the occult, the tarot, opera movies and popular fiction as a symbol of power, justice and protection. Named magical swords include, Excalibur from the legend of King Arthur, JRR Tolkien and The Lord Of the Rings, Gandalf’s sword is Glamdring, and Aragorn bears the sword Anduril and the divine sword of Japanese Shintoism called Kusanagi. Richly decorated in many cases with precious and magically powerful gems, horn and fashioned metals, swords appear as emblems defining sovereignty over land and people. Unicorn horns are often described as sword like, the imagery includes purity, strength and nobility.
In the Tarot the suit of swords rules intellect, element of air, beginning of clear and creative thought and primarily concerned with thought and communication. The Ace of Swords is a particularly decisive card and one of powerful energy, denoting clearness of vision and freedom from confusion. On a spiritual level the single sword card often marks a turning point or breakthrough into new clarity and wisdom, as the Sabian Symbol ‘a sword in a Museum’ represents. The two of swords often reflects logical thought giving way to spirit, so that answers of the highest energy may be achieved, as does the ‘symbolic battle between torches and swords’ sabian symbol. Not to say those Sabian Symbols should be restricted to ‘tarot’ definitions, but the tarot provides a useful frame of reference.
13th DEGREE OF PISCES
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum. Number 343
When you pull this symbol as an oracle it may mean strength, challenge, determination, public ceremonies, positive receptions, powerful memories, political & civic obligations, new solutions or intelligent planning.
This symbol in your natal chart represents a quest towards Piscean self belief. The key word is example. This Sabian Symbol often appears with people who enjoy martial arts, fencing, chess and other ‘mindful’ sports. These people find good fortune in fighting for ‘peace’ or at least a very good cause, and are uplifted by the memory of valor (usually from past life experience), and when they choose reasoning over arguing in the work arena. Often they naturally find themselves in leadership positions, holding positions of prestige authority and distinction, leading by example.
The numerology of the symbol 343 reduced to one, reinforcing the importance of the number one in this symbol.
"Non-violence is a powerful and just weapon which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals." Martin Luther King, Jr.
17TH DEGREE OF TAURUS
Symbolic battle between torches and swords. Number 47.
When you pull this card as an oracle it may mean you are struggling between your practical needs and underlying spiritual reasons for having those needs. It indicates that enlightenment through the 'might' versus 'light' process in your personal growth. It usually indicates success.
This Taurean symbol has the key word resolution, indicating determination, courage and finding answers the focus of the symbol. When a prominent planet holds this symbol in a natal chart the person often has a tendency to thrust their own thoughts and ideas onto other people, they are often here to learn to respect all forms of communication and thinking. There is nothing at all mediocre with this person, they have a richness of spirit a sense of justice and are guided by strong convictions. It is a positive and powerful symbol where the person will over time find the ‘real’ truth, their personal truth that is the most important battle is to live our own life using our own talents, the will appear, almost like magic, when required. It is considered the path of spiritual awareness.
The numerology of this symbol interestingly is 11, the number looks like two swords, and indicates psychic abilities, equal balance of masculine and feminine, open-mindedness, intuition, idealism, and visions. Of course 11 can be reduced to two, again reflecting the two swords, but holds more power as the master 11.
"May the Force be with you." Star Wars |
If you have a sword symbol in your natal chart, do you know how it helps you in this life?
Marina Costelloe, B.Sc. M.Sc.
sabians@bigpond.com
References:
The Sabian Symbols in Astrology by Dr. Marc Edmund Jones
360 Degrees of Wisdom by Lynda Hill
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